Reliable emergency exit lighting keeps escape routes, exits, and stairs visible during a power outage. At MeinLED you will find LED luminaires with batteries for walls, ceilings, and recessed installation, as well as matching escape route signage luminaires. Filter by mounting method, IP rating, and test function, and choose the solution that suits your building.
What emergency exit lighting must do
Emergency exit lighting is a component of emergency lighting. It ensures that in the event of a power failure, people can recognize the escape route, see obstacles, and safely reach exits. Therefore, when making your choice, it is important whether you need an escape route luminaire, an escape route signage luminaire with a pictogram, or a combination of both.
Requirements according to DIN and ASR
For planning and use, DIN EN 1838 and ASR A2.3 are particularly relevant. An important guideline for escape routes is a minimum illuminance of 1 lux along the centerline of the escape route.However, the type of building, the intended use, the position of the luminaire, and the required operating time are always decisive. Therefore, also check the recognition distance, mutual distances, and object-specific regulations. Comprehensive background information on standards, installation, and maintenance can be found in the guide Everything about emergency lighting: what you need to know.
LED escape route lighting with battery
LED emergency lighting for escape routes is energy-efficient and long-lasting. Many models function as autonomous luminaires with an integrated battery, where the battery automatically takes over in the event of a power failure. Often, 3 hours of emergency operation is required. Anyone looking for battery-operated escape route lighting generally means precisely these luminaires with a battery in practice. For larger properties, centrally powered systems or models with self-test are also suitable.
Choosing the right fixture
Pay special attention to these points before purchasing:
- Mounting method
- Emergency operation time
- IP rating (Degree of protection)
- Viewing distance of the pictogram
- Maintained or non-maintained mode
- Autotest or self-test
Installation and application location
Surface-mounted, recessed, wall or ceiling?
Whether surface-mounted, recessed, wall, or ceiling installation is appropriate depends on the corridor width, ceiling height, and existing recesses. Different fixture types are used in corridors, stairwells, and exits, depending on the layout of the escape route. For recessed fixtures, you should always check the installation dimensions and the ceiling cutout.
IP rating, pictogram, and test function
A lower IP rating is often sufficient for dry indoor spaces, whereas IP44 or IP65 may be appropriate in humid or dusty environments.For emergency exit sign luminaires, the pictogram, viewing distance, and continuous or standby operation are also important. Auto-test or self-test functions are practical because they simplify periodic inspections.
Maintenance and Inspection
Maintenance of emergency escape lighting includes visual inspections, function tests, and checking the bridge time. The battery, charging function, luminaire, pictogram, and fault indicators are inspected. When capacity decreases, suitable backup batteries help ensure the required operating time. Models with a self-test simplify the process, but do not replace the required documentation. Planning, installation, and inspection must be carried out by qualified persons.
Ordering emergency escape lighting at MeinLED
At MeinLED you will find emergency escape lighting as LED with battery, emergency exit sign luminaires, and suitable LED emergency luminaires with clear product specifications.We deliver many items quickly from our own warehouse. For renovations, replacements, and commercial projects, we are happy to help you make the right choice. Business customers also benefit from technical advice, project support, and lighting calculations.
Frequently asked questions about emergency escape lighting
When must the emergency escape lighting be illuminated?
Whenever normal lighting fails and the escape route needs to remain usable. Depending on the concept, the fixture operates in standby mode or as maintained lighting.
What is the difference between emergency lighting and emergency escape lighting?
Emergency lighting is the overarching term. Emergency escape lighting is the specific component that makes escape routes and exits safely visible.
What regulations apply to lighting in hallways?
If a hallway is part of the escape route, requirements from standards such as DIN EN 1838, ASR A2.3, and potentially object-specific building regulations generally apply.
How is the emergency escape route lighting tested?
Typically, this involves a visual inspection, a function test, and a check to ensure the fixture achieves the required emergency operating time. The results must be documented.
